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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.70, 2,632.88 and 1,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.70, 2,632.88 and 1,151.52 is: 1,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.70 : 2,632.88 = 1,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.70/2,632.88 = 1,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.70x = 2,632.88 × 1,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.70x = 3,031,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,806.98/1,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.25

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